Inspired Choice Love Letter - August 2008

Your source for inspired action to grow a heart-centered business

* Formerly called the Inspired Choice 1-2-3 Newsletter, this "love letter" is inspired by Gail's truest gift to the business world; love. Success today requires noticing, appreciating and celebrating our differences, strengths and unique talents. Inspired Choice leads by example and teaches greater self- and other-acceptance to solopreneurs and teams.

SPECIAL OFFER!  10 for 10 Marketing-in-Action Sessions
©      Are you, or someone you know, a woman solopreneur who is serious about stimulating earnings NOW and wants to learn how working with an experienced, motivating coach can help you take inspired action?  That is compelling action stimulated by desire, mission and heart. 

The 10 for 10 deal!  I'm looking for 10 women solopreneurs who are deeply committed and willing to take action using refocused thinking and new habits!  I am offering 10 women one45-minute phone session each to help you move through the sticking point on the marketing action you are avoiding!  This value-packed session, normally $147, is offered at no-charge through the end of August! 

Do you feel challenged by networking, public speaking, selling or are not sure how to find your target audience?  What revenues might you generate by September 30^th?  How might Gail's guidance, signature obstacle reframing methods and marketing techniques make a difference?  Sign up toidentify the biggest marketing obstacle in your path, your specific desired outcome, and readiness to take your first inspired action step.   

CLICK HERE to sign up!  (Put "10 for 10" in the Subject line). Describe your business, the marketing project you are avoiding that could make a big difference and the impact if you took action on it now.  Choose two open times at 12, 1, 2 or 3:00 pm CT on 8/14, 8/15, 8/20, 8/21, 8/25 or 8/29.

Learn How to Love Speaking starting September 11^th
There are 6 spots left in this 6-week tele-class where you will overcome obstacles, avoidance and fear of public speaking.  Get out there so folks find you, hear you and hire you.  Speaking is THE best way to grow your business. Learn how to find your audience by knowing your WHO and WHAT, identify your best approach to choosing your topic, preparation and delivery, and how to create flow from speaking to sales.  $24 discount until August 30^th at www.howtolovespeaking.com

Want 10 steps to reduce fear and overwhelm? Networking tips?

©      The Fear Factor.  Make Your Fear(s) Work For You. Have you ever kept silent at work or in your business to avoid looking stupid?  Like the time you had a good idea you didn't share at a staff meeting to avoid being laughed at.  For all you procrastinators out there, are you delaying starting a project because it means doing something new or there is a lot on the line?   Continue reading Gail's TCW article.  What fears keep you stuck at work?

©      10 Tips for Reducing Overwhelm for Women Solopreneurs. We live in a time of an unbelievable and increasing amount of information, options, stimuli, and demands on our time.  This influx comes from email, commercials in at least 4 or 5 types of media, from our families, businesses, and communities. Who wouldn't like an extra 8 hours added to their day? Sign me up, too.  Continue reading this article.  What is overwhelming you?

©      Networking Tips.  Read success stories in the Daily Herald from participants of "How to Love Networking," Gail's signature workshop and get networking tips in Gail's Practice Pay Solutions audio interview.  What makes networking hard for you?

Coming soon...
Next week you'll get news on a sale on articles for your newsletters from new joint venture partner, Linda Claire Puig of Claire Communications.

Gail is joining Springboard Unlimited as a facilitator of peer action groups!  These are intimate groups of 4 entrepreneurs or job seekers who meet with Gail by telephone for one-hour 3 times a month to set S.M.A.R.T. goals, receive support, community, brainstorming, accountability and coaching to take inspired action. Reduce isolation, get inspired, stay on track. Could this support enhance your success? Click here for more information.